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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
A:
RELEASE THE STRAPS
Release the straps by
depressing the quick release
buckle on the medial side of
the frame. Do this on all four
straps.
The Tibia Strap and Femur
Strap do not have Release
Buttons. Loosen both
straps at initial fitting.
B:
LOOSEN STRAPS
Lengthen the straps by
depressing the center of the
cinching dial and pulling on
the straps. Do this for all 4
straps.
Next, sit at the edge of a chair
with your knee at 30°.
C:
TIBIA STRAP
Unfasten hook/loop on
the Tibia Strap and tighten
so that the center of
hinges line up with the
medial and lateral
condyles of the knee.
The Tibia Strap should
only be adjusted at initial
fitting. Patient should not
readjust unless the hinges
are misaligned with the
knee.
D:
STRAP #1
Pull Strap #1 taut and ensure
that the strap is not twisted.
Engage Strap #1 by wrapping it
around the back of the leg and
inserting the Strap Tab into the
Quick Release Buckle.
Add tension to the strap by
rotating the cinching dial until a
snug fit is achieved (see image in
Step E).
E:
STRAPS #2, #3, #4
Repeat Step D for Straps #2,
#3 and #4.
F:
FEMUR STRAP
Tighten the Femur Strap until
a snug fit is achieved.
The Femur Strap should only
be adjusted at initial fitting.
Patient should not readjust
unless the hinges are
misaligned with the knee.
G:
CHECK ALIGNMENT
Once the brace is properly
fitted, stand up and ensure
that the hinges are aligned
with the center of the
patella.
H:
ADJUSTMENT DIAL
The Adjustment Dial is
designed to offer increased
unloading, if needed. It
ranges from 0 to 5, with 5
delivering the maximum
unloading. To adjust the
dial, sit in a chair with the
knee bent at 30 degrees and
rotate the dial to the
desired setting.
INDICATIONS: Unicompartmental OA (medial), Chondral defect procedures, and
meniscal procedures. This product was designed to complement the variety of
medical treatments common to the above afflictions. The frequency and
duration of use should be determined by your medical professional.
WARNING: CAREFULLY READ FITTING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS PRIOR TO USE. TO ENSURE PROPER PERFORMANCE OF THE BRACE, FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO PROPERLY POSITION
THE BRACE AND FASTEN EACH STRAP WILL COMPROMISE PERFORMANCE AND COMFORT.
WARNING: IF YOU EXPERIENCE INCREASED PAIN, SWELLING, SKIN IRRITATION, OR ANY ADVERSE REACTIONS WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT, IMMEDIATELY CONSULT YOUR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.
WARNING: THIS DEVICE WILL NOT PREVENT OR REDUCE ALL INJURIES. PROPER REHABILITATION AND ACTIVITY MODIFICATION ARE ALSO AN ESSENTIAL PART OF A SAFE TREATMENT PROGRAM.
CONSULT YOUR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL REGARDING SAFE AND APPROPRIATE ACTIVITY LEVEL WHILE WEARING THIS DEVICE.
CAUTION: CARE AND CLEANING OF THIS PRODUCT IS ESSENTIAL TO ITS CONTINUING STRENGTH AND PERFORMANCE. FOLLOW REMOVAL AND CLEANING PROCESS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: FOR SINGLE PATIENT USE ONLY.
CAUTION: WHEN WEARING BRACES BILATERALLY, MODIFY ACTIVITY AS NECSESSARY TO KEEP MEDIAL HINGES FROM CONTACTING EACH OTHER.
Femur
Strap
FOLLOW CORRECT STRAP ORDER
All straps are numbered in numerical order,
with the exception of the Tibia and Femur
strap (which are not labeled). It is important
to apply the brace according to the numerical
order to ensure optimal protection and fit.
I:
FINAL CHECK
Stand up with the leg in full
extension and check to ensure
the center of the hinges aligns
with the center of the patella.
Walk around for a few minutes
and allow the brace to settle
into place. Adjust the tension
of the straps and the
Unloading Dial as needed.
IMPORTANT: STRAP ORDER
#3
#4
#2
#1
Tibia
Strap
FITTING TIPS
CONDYLE PAD
The medial and lateral condyle pads
should make full contact with the
knee. In case of a gap or irregular
fitting between the medial or lateral
side, use the extra 5mm or 15mm
condyle pads provided to achieve a
perfect fit for both sides (10mm
condyle pads are installed).
FITTING TIPSIMPORTANT: STRAP ORDERAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
INDICATIONS: Unicompartmental OA (medial), Chodral defect procedures, ligament
instabilies and meniscal procedures. This product was designed to complement the
varoety of medical treatments common to the above aicons. The frequency and
duraon of use should be determined by your medical professional.